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Busby METRO StaffJune 22, 2009

Consultant Achievements

METRO highlights a sampling of consultant firms with descriptions of how they provide support and expertise. Includes detailed project information.

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Busby Andreas RakebrandtJune 22, 2009

Combining AVL/APC technology

Advantages of a combined APC and AVL system include real-time passenger information, on-board announcements and traffic signal priority.

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Busby Thi Dao, Assistant EditorJune 22, 2009

Maximizing Route Efficiency with Software

With today's technology, routing software is used to create efficient schedules for dozens to hundreds of routes, factoring in numerous variables that include road conditions to union contracts.

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Motorcoachby Nicole SchlosserJune 22, 2009

Tapping the International Traveler Influx

With the weaker dollar, visitors from overseas are showing renewed interest in the U.S. as a vacation hot spot. Motorcoach carriers are increasing their presence at travel trade shows and forming relationships with overseas counterparts to maximize gains in this growing market.

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BusCover Storyby Alex Roman, Managing EditorJune 22, 2009

Consultant Industry Keeps Eye on Federal Funding Stream

With a record investment and renewed interest in public transportation by the new presidential administration, the consultant industry is seeing a vast number of opportunities opening up. One major hurdle that must be negotiated is funding the upcoming transportation authorization bill.

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Busby Frank Di Giacomo, PublisherJune 22, 2009

Fed encouragement of Hatch Act loopholes worsens worrisome trend

At a time when there is a growing recognition that our infrastructure is in dire need of repair or rebuilding, we need to hire the best to do the work.

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Railby Cliff HenkeJune 22, 2009

Aiming to be the 'next rail president'

President Obama's focus on rail harkens back to the days of the first 'rail president' and fellow Illinois native, Abraham Lincoln.

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Motorcoachby METRO StaffJune 22, 2009

Despite hesitant buyers, coach builders forsee sales uptick by year's end

Slow sales expected to pick up with economy.

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Railby METRO StaffJune 22, 2009

Florida's Tri-Rail loses budget battle

Tri-Rail is looking to operate with an $18M deficit, caused by a loss of $3 million-plus per county and the $9M in matching FDOT funds.

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Busby METRO StaffJune 22, 2009

Chicago RTA launches multi-modal trip planner

Chicago RTA's new multi-modal trip planning tool provides side-by-side comparisons of transit, driving and walking travel options. It includes Chicago Transit Authority, Metra and Pace routes.

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